Ellie Goulding Quotes

Elena Jane Goulding ( GOHL-ding; born 30 December 1986) is an English singer and songwriter. After signing with Polydor Records, she released her debut extended play, An Introduction to Ellie Goulding (2009). Goulding's debut studio album, Lights (2010), debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and was later reissued as Bright Lights, spawning three successful singles: a cover of Elton John's "Your Song", "Starry Eyed", and "Lights". Her second studio album, Halcyon (2012), was preceded by the lead single "Anything Could Happen". Halcyon Days (2013), a repackaged edition of Halcyon, produced the single "Burn", which became her first No. 1 single in the UK. Following her third studio album, Delirium (2015), and its lead single "On My Mind", Goulding received her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance for her single "Love Me like You Do".
In 2016, Goulding announced that she was going on indefinite hiatus. It was later revelead that she was dealing with an anxiety disorder, as well struggles with media scrutinity faced during that time over false claims on her personal life. After a five-year hiatus, Goulding released her fourth studio album, Brightest Blue (2020), which became her third album to top the UK Albums Chart, and her fourth consecutive RIAA–certified album. It spawned several singles, including the hits "Close To Me", "Sixteen" and "Hate Me". She has collaborated three times with DJ Calvin Harris on the singles "I Need Your Love", "Outside" and "Miracle", the latter spent eight non-consecutive weeks at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2023. Her fifth studio album, Higher Than Heaven (2023), debuted at No. 1 in the UK, her fourth chart-topping album, making her the British Female with the most Number 1 Albums in UK history, tying with Adele.
Goulding is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Brit Awards (including the prestigious BRIT Billion Award), a Billboard Music Award, 17 BMI London Awards, and two Grammy Award nominations. She was honored with a Decade Award by the Variety Hitmakers Awards in recognition of a decade of "undeniable hits". TIME100 honored her with the Impact Award for using her platform to protect the environment and was honored with a 'Doctor of Arts degree' by the University of Kent for her contribution and impact in music. In 2024, Goulding was named the Conservationist of the Year by The Perfect World Foundation Awards, the first musician to receive the honour. She has sold more than 27 million albums and 216 million singles, and amassed 43 billion streams worldwide, making her one of the most successful British female singers of the 21st century.